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Baxter

South Carolina · 4,542 residents · 1.422 sq mi
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Baxter is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,629. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $670,500. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 119% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

4,542
+4%since 2023
from 4,355 in 2023
2020 – 2024
3,194 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 3,063 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.1
+1%since 2023
from 41.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
4K4K4K4K5K20202024Baxter
20245K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$151,629
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $146,440 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$61,445
−2%since 2023
from $62,751 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
9.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.366
+6%since 2023
from 0.344 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

$670,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $547,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,345
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,334 in 2023
US average: $1,442
91.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
8.4% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
17.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
79.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.4
+18%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(4,083)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(100)
Asian1.2%(53)
Other2.7%(119)
Diversity Score14.9%(651)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(4,086)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(177)
Asian1.8%(80)
Other4.4%(199)
Diversity Score23.4%(1,061)
23
+56%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

75.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
30.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−18%since 2023
from 24.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
61.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
23.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
55.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
14.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
74.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
52.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
96.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baxter, South Carolina?

Baxter, South Carolina has about 4,542 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baxter, South Carolina?

The typical household in Baxter, South Carolina earns about $151,629 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baxter, South Carolina expensive?

In Baxter, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $670,500, and the typical rent is about $1,345 a month.

How educated are people in Baxter, South Carolina?

About 75.3% of adults age 25 and over in Baxter, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baxter, South Carolina?

About 9.2% of people in Baxter, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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